Teaching Digital Skills and SDGs to Girls from Rural Areas in China

Description of the assignment title
Teaching Digital Skills and SDGs to Girls from Rural Areas in China
Assignment country
China
Expected start date
Invalid Date
Sustainable Development Goal
5. Gender equality
For how many hours per week will the volunteer be required?
1 – 5 hours per week
Host entity
UNDP
Type
Online
Duration
3 weeks
Number of assignments
100

Details
Mission and objectives
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) is the United Nations’ global development network, advocating for change and connecting countries to knowledge, experience and resources to help people build a better life. It is on the ground in 177 countries, working on solutions to global and national development challenges. UNDP China assists China in developing its own solutions to the country’s development challenges and works to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals by reducing poverty, strengthening the rule of law and democratic governance, and by promoting environmental sustainability and South-South Cooperation.

Context
Globally, only about one-third of students in STEM-related fields are girls. Without the full participation of women in technology, we cannot fully leverage the advantages that technology provides to advance sustainable development. And what’s more, as our world becomes increasingly digitalized, women will be left behind in how the future is designed. That is why, the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in China launched the “HER Digital Future” Bootcamp. This initiative aims to provide opportunities for girls aged 12-18, to acquire digital skills and knowledge while learning about sustainable development and how various forms of technology can be applied for good. In particular, we are focusing on bridging the digital divide and offering support and training to girls in rural areas with the help of volunteers from across China.

Task description
We are looking for 100 Online Volunteers to help localize HER Digital Future Bootcamp STEM curriculum and teach it to girls in local communities through virtual workshops. The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in China will extend its support to online volunteers by offering detailed teaching guidelines, valuable resources, interactive online training courses, and access to community services.

RESPONSIBILITIES
Specifically, the Online Volunteers will undertake the following responsibilities:

• Recruit Participants Recruit at least three girls aged 12-18, who were born between June 30, 2005, and June 30, 2011, from rural areas in China through your own network.
• Facilitate Learning Guide and instruct the recruited participants through a curriculum consisting of a minimum of 10 lessons, each lasting 1.5 hours. The objective is to ensure the curriculum is concluded by November 30, 2023. Refer to the below for overview of the curriculum.
• Test Achievement Achieve a significant learning outcome. It is anticipated that at least three of the participants will attain a score of 80 points or higher on the final test. Online Volunteers are expected to provide regular updates on each completed lessons and participants’ score test to ensure the timely delivery and the objectives of the learning through the virtual workshop are met.

CURRICULUM MODULE

A curriculum timetable will be provided to selected Online Volunteers at the beginning of this online assignment. Overall, the curriculum will have 4 modules with the following details:

1. Embark on a consensus-driven journey of learning – consisting of 2 lessons with total of 3 hours (1.5 hours for each content);
2.  Explore SDGs and conduct research on local issues – consisting of 4 lessons with total of 6 hours (1.5 hours for each content);
3. Unlock technological imagination – consisting of 5 lessons with total of 7.5 hours (1.5 hours for each content);
4. Build a Viable Solution – consisting of 2 lessons with total of 3 hours (1.5 hours for each content).

Requirements
Local Engagement: Candidates who are compassionate in volunteering and social work with strong knowledge of local context in China with an inclination towards forming meaningful connections with rural teenage girls. A genuine enthusiasm to share enriching learning experiences is essential.

Inclusivity: Diverse backgrounds and experiences are valued.

STEM Affiliation: Individuals who possess a fervent passion for STEM (science, technology, engineering, or mathematics) are highly valued and preferred.
Languages
Chinese, Level: Mother tongue, Required

Other information
Inclusivity statement
United Nations Volunteers is an equal opportunity programme that welcomes applications from qualified professionals. We are committed to achieving diversity in terms of gender, care protected characteristics. As part of their adherence to the values of UNV, all UN Volunteers commit themselves to combat any form of discrimination, and to promoting respect for human rights and individual dignity, without distinction of a person’s race, sex, gender identity, religion, nationality, ethnic origin, sexual orientation, disability, pregnancy, age, language, social origin or other status.